Becoming an International Humanitarian Aid Worker
Chen Reis, JD, MPH, is a clinical associate professor and the program's director at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Prior to this, she worked as a technical officer for the World Health Organization, holding positions in the divisions of women's health and health action in emergencies.
Tania Bernath has over twenty years of experience in the field of international humanitarian aid and has both an MA and a diploma in advanced study of evaluation. As both a staff member and consultant, she has worked with and for a diverse range of organizations, including UN agencies like UNOCHA, UNICEF, and UNDP; donors like UKAID and USAID; consulting firms like Overseas Strategic Consulting and Avenir Analytics;...
A study of job listings over a 9-month period and the experiences of persons who have worked in and are presently hiring for humanitarian aid positions are both used in Becoming an International Humanitarian Aid Worker, one of the best books on humanitarian aid. It offers pertinent information and guidance to assist job seekers in making more educated decisions regarding the best course of action. It initially encourages aspiring employees to consider whether this is the best career route for them. As a complete resource for anyone considering a career in international humanitarian relief, it then offers tried-and-true tactics for becoming prepared for a humanitarian profession and being competitive in the humanitarian employment market.
Author: Chen Reis and Tania Bernath
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-International-Humanitarian-Aid-Worker/dp/0128043148/
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